Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Found in Rio de Janeiro’s Water

Recent studies conducted by Brazilian researchers found “super bacteria” in the waters where Olympic athletes will be competing. According to MercoPress, “The Brazilian group’s lead researcher, Renata Picao, said Rio’s “super bacteria” made its way into the city’s waterways through sewage from local hospitals, due to a lack of basic sanitation in the metropolitan area.”